{"title":"Don Schlitten","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Don Schlitten collection, where you're invited to explore the insightful world of one of the most influential figures in the realm of jazz documentation and appreciation. Renowned for his profound impact on capturing the essence of jazz, Schlitten's works are a must-read for any arts and culture enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find books like \u003cem\u003eLove and Understanding\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer a deep dive into the vibrant and expressive universe of jazz music. Schlitten's prose brings to life the stories and sounds of jazz legends, making these reads both educational and engaging for newcomers and seasoned aficionados alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Schlitten's publications to gain a richer understanding of jazz's cultural impact and artistic evolution. His books serve as an intimate portrait of one of music's most dynamic genres, providing the perfect companion for anyone looking to explore or enhance their appreciation of the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-and-understanding-by-don-schlitten-9798875000645","title":"Love and Understanding","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst ever collection of legendary jazz producer (Prestige, Xanadu, Muse) Don Schlitten's photography featuring icons of jazz like Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Frank Sinatra, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon Schlitten was working as a photographer and commercial artist in New York City when he co-founded Signal Records in 1955. When Signal was folded into Prestige Records shortly thereafter, Bob Weinstock, head of Prestige, enlisted Don to produce music, photograph musicians, and design album covers. His name graces the album covers of over 400 records produced between the 1950s and 1980s, either as producer, photographer, or album designer, often all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book features over 100 photos, personally selected by Don Schlitten as his personal best, many unseen, others familiar as album covers but given new context in their original format. Featuring icons of jazz like Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, and Frank Sinatra, it also includes candid photos of such unsung giants of jazz as Booker Ervin, Eric Dolphy, Mal Waldron, Don Patterson, Etta Jones, and Sonny Criss and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a biographical essay written by jazz scribe Ted Panken with an introduction by the \"Jazz Detective\" himself, Zev Feldman. As an extra bonus, this book features an \u003ci\u003eAmerican Splendor\u003c\/i\u003e comic strip that features Don educating Harvey Pekar, as well as a gallery of Don's personal favourite top 30 album covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306920165612,"sku":"9798875000645","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2bc91aaff6fa55cd2a615ac5b7975973.jpg?v=1771100087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/don-schlitten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}